How satellites can help fight epidemics

Posted on Monday, April 24 2006 @ 7:11 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

ESA has utilized satellites as a new weapon against epidemics of various kinds:

Africa continues to be afflicted by epidemics of various kinds. The European Space Agency's Epidemio Project has brought a new weapon to help fight such diseases. How satellites can help health workers and scientists on the ground is the subject of this week’s EuroNews.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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